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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.83, 1,323.59 and 815.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.83, 1,323.59 and 815.94 is: 1,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.83 : 1,323.59 = 815.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.83/1,323.59 = 815.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.83x = 1,323.59 × 815.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.83x = 1,079,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,965.94/957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.52

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